Intro to Agility

Want to improve on your dogs physical and mental stamina or perhaps try Agility just for fun?   We've got the agility class for you!!  This amazing sport will help your dog build muscle strength, enhance coordination and balance, improve on their listening skills, and is excellent for both cardiovascular and mental exercise.

Held in the park, we introduce your dog to agility equipement in a less intimidating way by offering low rise contact equipment to help build your dogs confidence, combine that with weaves, tunnel, jumps, pause table and loads of fun!

YOUR DOG WILL BE INTRODUCED TO:
CKC Tunnel, Weaves, Tire Jump, 4 Jumps and Pause Table.
Plus: A-Frame, Dog Walk and Teeter - all low rise to help keep dogs safe and build confidence.

Instructor:  Kim O'Neill
Location:  MyWalkies Agility Park
Suitable for dogs 12mths and up
Classes are held outdoors

All dogs must meet the three prerequisites listed below to attend class:
1) My dog is 12mths or older
2) My dog is NOT considered aggressive or reactive
3) My dog behaves well on leash.  There will be NO leash lunging, excessive barking at other dogs and/or people.  

If you feel your dog meets the prerequisites for class, then welcome to Intro to Agility!   Please read on for more information and to register. 

You and your team mate (canine companion) are coming to a foundation class! This is exciting and new for both of you. It is important to be prepared. So please bring the following items:

• A collar or harness with a 6 foot leash. No prong, shock or choke collars are allowed.
• Fresh water and a bowl.
• High value treats – some examples are
  • Store bough treats – not dog food
  • Cooked meat like beef or chicken breast
  • Weiners
  • Cheese
• Good shoes for the human like running shoes

A few things to remember

• We are going to train with food so it is important that your dog is not full from dinner. That will be very uncomfortable for your dog and they may not feel like running. Either wait until after class for your dog to have dinner or let your dog just have a small portion.
• We are outdoors so be prepared for any types of heat and bugs.  Please note:  we won't run them in extreme heat and rain.   Any cancelled classes due to weather will be added on at the end.
• All dogs must remain on leash at all times unless instructed by the teacher.
• Dogs are not permitted to relieve themselves on or near the equipment. Please potty your dog near a fence or outside the ring.
• Barking is normal in a first class but if your dog is barking excessively and disturbing the class, please move to a more comfortable location for your dog. 

Agility Classes will be held on Wednesdays for 1hr followed by complimentary off leash playtime on the following evenings:

Dates:                        Class Running Time
                                7:30pm - 8:30pm + 10-15 min of off leash play time at the end of the class!
Wednesdays
May 14th   
May 21st
May 28th
June 18th
June 25th
July 2nd 
** NOTE:  Our instructor will be away from June 3rd - 11th for Regionals.
We are shooting for May 14th to begin, however this is our tentative start date as it will depend on how dry the field is.  Our start date will reflect the end date.  For example if we start May 21st, then the end date will be July 9th.   We will be in contact with all students a few days before May 14th to confirm the start date.

Cost: $168. taxes included for 6 - 1 hour classes